Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
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Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon : Coastal Running Festival
The event takes place across Biloxi and Gulfport on December 12 and December 13, 2026. It is presented as a coastal running festival and marks the 10th anniversary of the race. The Sunday courses run along the Gulf coastline from Pass Christian toward Biloxi and include beachside views.
Weekend activities include packet pickup and an expo in Gulfport at Centennial Plaza Resort, a Saturday kids mile and 5K, Fly Llama Beer Mile events at Keesler Federal Park, and community events such as a finish fest and Run Club Row. Runners who complete the Mississippi Power 5K on Saturday and a Sunday race are recorded for the Double Down challenge.
Distances offered:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Chevron Mississippi Kids Marathon 1 Mile
- Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile
- Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile Relay Team
Time limits and age notes are published for each event. Examples from the schedule include a six hour limit for full and half marathon events, a one and a half hour limit for the 5K, and a 30 minute limit for the kids mile. The Chevron Kids Marathon is open to ages 2 to 12. Fly Llama beer mile events are open to participants age 21 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
